Bunnahabhain Stiuireadair Whisky 46.3%

Bunnahabhain's Stiùireadair Whisky pays homage to the distillery's shoreline on the north-east coast of Islay. They used whisky matured in first and second fill Sherry casks, with a leaning towards deliciously coastal malt.

Welcome to another Bunnahabhain unpronounceable expression, this time the Stiuireadair, which means "Helmsman", who is the sailor that steers the helm of a ship. Bottled at 46.3%abv, matured in first and second filled sherry casks. On the nose, it is very tropical. Pineapple, spongy cake, tropical fruits like peaches. Honey; very appealing on the nose, a yeasty cake. There is a ghostly chocolate and brownies. I loved it.

On the palate, it is very sweet. Vanilla cake and "dulce de tres leches" topping. It is very spongy and cakey. The after taste was nice. Chocolate, salt and ginger. Vanilla, Tres leches and red fruit finish. Overall, this is actually an incredible whisky, which is not expensive at all, and it is full of flavor. An instant favorite, everyday dram. It has a decent amount of ABV to achieve all these complex notes. My score for it is 93 over 100.

José Massú
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